Spotswood College

We are a co-educational school with learning as our focus. We are diverse, inclusive and caring. All the teaching staff are university educated and teacher trained.

About

Spotswood College has been open for 55 years and involved in international education since 2000. We are the only co-educational secondary school in New Plymouth and have an excellent reputation for meeting the needs of our international students.
Spotswood College prides itself on providing the very best pastoral care for its students and all families with a dean. A dedicated international team are available at all times to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students. This school is a winner of the Education New Zealand award for Excellence in International Student Support.
All homestays are police vetted and provide a welcoming and caring family environment. Spotswood College is located 4km from the city centre on the bus route, and covers 16 hectares of well cared-for grounds incorporating a swimming pool, beach volley ball courts, sports fields, library and music suite with recording studio.
Spotswood College International students are encouraged to participate in a wide range of individual and team sports, orchestra and jazz band, Te Reo Maori – Kapa Haka Performance, surfing tuition and hiking.